Welcome to Grade 7

Classroom ExpectationsSandra Keren

Welcome to 7th grade!

• I will introduce you to 7th grade and our classroom.

• If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

All About Me

• My background I grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I arrived in Israel in 1978 and attended Tel-Aviv

University where I did my BA in French and English Literature and my MA in Language teaching.

• My experience I’ve been teaching in Yarden school for the last

18years.

My Family

• My husband Moshe

• My children Maya & Sheila

• Our pets We have a Collie (dog) called Vinnie We also have several cats in the backyard

My Goals

• To give you the academic and social skills you need to progress to 8th grade.

• To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.

• To help you discover new interests.

Class Rules

• Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.

• Our class rules are: Be respectful and responsible. Be organized and follow directions. Be on time. Be prepared. Keep the classroom clean and tidy.

Come prepared to class:

Bring books, notebooks, dictionaries (when

asked), pens, etc..Review any material needed for the

lesson!Hand in your assignments on time

(assignments handed in late will reduce your grade by 15%).

Policies

• Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom.

• Please be in your seat when the bell rings, as class begins at that time.

• Absences Ask a classmate first for assignments – if you

can’t find out what it is send me an e-mail and I will let you know.

Grading

• Grades are based on the accumulation of points.

• Points are based on: Class participation

(effort) Completion of assignments

(daily work) Major projects, exams, and

self-reflection .

Grading system:Quizzes 20%Oral Participation 10%Classwork + HW 20-30%Project + tests 30-40%

Spelling Bee

• This year we will have a

Spelling Bee on …………

You will be given a list of words to learn

There will be a written test and an oral test

• All Students will take the written test

• Students who want to proceed to the oral

test will take part in the oral bee

The winners will receive a prize

So let’s start spelling!

My Pledge to Students

• I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise.

• I will respect you and work with you to solve problems.

• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work.

• I will work with you to meet learning goals.

• I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

Hard work leads to success, so let’s start working!

Have a Great Year!